The Dalum Community Hall Association is hard at work fundraising for a new playground.
Over the last few years, the community of Dalum and surrounding areas has seen the emergence of younger families.
“Times are changing in our widespread farming community of Dalum; bringing new generations, and with that, a need for updated facilities to grow and learn together,” the association states in a letter.
They have set a goal of raising $100,000 for a new modest playground. Jim Eskeland, President of the Dalum Community Hall Associaton, says they are planning some fundraising events in the near future and have received some support from donors and chasing grants.
“We started fundraising in the late spring, and we haven’t really put a timeline on it because we don’t know how long it is going to take,” said Eskeland.
They have set a goal of raising $100,000 for the new apparatus. They have introduced a playground sponsorship program with recognition for donors at different levels of support.
“We have something in mind that we would like to get, not over the top,” he said. If there are funds left over, they could use them to improve the site with landscaping, fencing, and maybe even a gazebo, and concrete seating and tables.
“We are fortunate to have some fantastic resources located in our own province, which makes supporting our local economy very easy. Your support would help us reach our goal, and would ensure we have a safe, modern play structure to add to the amenities of our vibrant community,” state the association’s letter.
“We have a real resurgence of young people in the community,” said Eskeland. “If there were a playground here, there would be something to do for the kids. It would be something for the parents to say, ’the kids are driving me crazy, go out to the playground.’”
For more information, e-mail dalumhall@gmail.com
